Early 2023 Families

Everything is pretty good.

The kids are on summer break, I saw Taylor Swift, and this is a life changing book that I am reading: “The Awakened Family” by Dr Shefali Tsabary

Here are some favorites from recent family portrait sessions. Read More


a prophetic prickly pear

I’ve wanted to share a pregnancy -> 1st Birthday for a long time.

Because of the pandemic, I documented a lot more of our lives while Serena was hitching a free ride for 9 months. I even trained my (then) 5 year old the basics of how to use my camera.

If you see my face in a photo, then that shot was captured by Alex, my Elliott, or Emily. <3

Here’s our sweet and rebellious, little homebody’s first act. My sunshine, Serena Rose. Read More


A free arrow and a stable bow

My girl Meg, the mother, wife, and babe fox in this series is also a fellow creative. 
 
I asked if I could weave deeply personal lessons learned into her family portraits, and she told me to let it rip. 
 
So here is this gorgeous, growing family…aaaand some lessons from my first ego death.

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Summer Highlight Reel

It was a great summer of portrait sessions, with friends from literally all chapters of my life. You just really have no idea when you befriend someone in 6th grade that you will photograph their family of five.

Or that buddy in college that you enjoy irritating people with, who’s got cupcakes and beer? Yeah, he will marry a beautiful woman and have twin daughters.

Life is cool. Read More


Newborn Family Session: Nolan Avery

I need you to prepare yourself: there is an adorable newborn baby boy AND a smiling puppers. What a job I’ve got. <3 My first session of 2020 was overwhelmingly cute, and I got to catch up with an old friend! Maci is already a great big sister. Congratulations Julie and Kevin!!

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Washington’s Landing Fall Mini Sessions Pt 2

WOW. Talk about wrapping up fall minis on a high note! 4 lovely families and another beautiful autumn (but more like summer, lol) day. So many beautiful kiddos, a super cute puppers, and TWO expecting mamas! You may recognize one, she is my BEEEF after all! Not to brag, she is due on my birthday. So, BFFs already. <3

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Washington’s Landing Fall Mini Sessions Pt 1

Fall Minis 2019 (part 1) was AMAZING. The kiddos had a blast with their goofy photographer. They even taught me some new dance moves. I still don’t know what exactly Fortnite is, but I am old so *shrug*

Prepare yourself for an insane about of adorable families.

Another fun note: enjoy how the sun sets as you scroll through 🙂

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